Umpires

Cory Blaser – 89

MAJOR LEAGUE SERVICE TIME: 5 Years

CAREER: Joined the Major League staff in 2014...worked the 2015 N.L. Wild Card Game and the 2016 American League Division Series...worked his first Major League game on April 24, 2010 between the Colorado Rockies and the Florida Marlins in Denver....began to work in the Minor Leagues in 2002...previously umpired in the Arizona League in 2002, Florida Instructional League (2002-04), Northwest League in 2003, Midwest League in 2004, Carolina League in 2005, Arizona Instructional League in 2005, Eastern League in 2006-07, Venezuela Winter League in 2007-2008, Arizona Fall League in 2008-09, Dominican Winter League in 2010-11 and Pacific Coast League from 2008-13...had worked 346 Major League games as a call-up umpire prior to his 2014 promotion.

PERSONAL: Born in December 1981...resides in Colorado with his wife Theresa, daughter Leighton and sons Caden and Declan...graduated from Pomona High School in Arvada, Colorado in 2000...attended Colorado State University and University of Phoenix...in the offseason, he enjoys working out, playing golf, and spending time with his family...is active in Calling for Christ, a professional umpire ministry...began umpiring at age 15 when his father, Robert, introduced it to him as a summer job.